﻿If you are still looking for a nice present for
someone special who will be celebrating their birthday soon, you can
always go either to a mall near your place or go online and have it
delivered to the celebrant’s address in time for their birthday.

On the other hand, if you feel like giving them one,
you can also buy them in almost every shop at the mall or you may
choose to have an electronic card so that they can virtually receive
your birthday card on their email addresses.

Birthday cards used to be a very important part of a celebration; a
birthday is never complete without it. Nowadays, people have the option
to send them online and go straight to the inbox; they can also send an
animated sticker greeting on different chat apps on mobile phone and
even record their personal message if they want to.

While these can all be cool or fun, some people are still fond of
receiving real birthdays cards with a nice message and a beautiful
handwriting, top it even more with a musical birthday card, for sure
some would still love to do it old school like out parents or
grandparents.

Among the best phones that were released for the year
2015, Samsung’s Galaxy S6 is still one of the top picks in the world of
mobile phones. It is true that there are other phone models that may
have better processor and some other features but when it comes to
choosing the best on the list, you also have to consider the size,
features as well as the price.

Other high end phone from different manufacturers are surely
expensive while some only has a few upgrades that may not be noticed at
all by most consumers unless you check on the specifications of the
phone and focus on the numbers.

Samsung Galaxy S6, with its 5.1 inch screen size is just the right
size for almost everything. Reading emails, news, browsing the internet,
are checking your social media accounts and even gaming. Some downloadable Time Management games
also looks great on its Super AMOLED display which gives you a clearer
and sharper images that if you love to play games such as Batman, Hay
Day, Star Wars and even NBA 2K16, you will appreciate how the graphics
look better and crisp.

Choosing the type of phone that you wanted to get needs a lot of
thinking in decision making since most of them doesn’t come that cheap.
Think about what will be the things that you need from your phone and
what you are really looking for. It could be multitasking, camera,
screen size and resolution and the weight. Some also considers the type
of speakers that the phone have especially to those who will be using it
for listening to good music while on the road or maybe watching movies
during free time. For any purpose the phone may serve you, always to
price check on different stores to make sure you get the best value out
of your pocket.

PlayStation games have been around the gaming world
for quite a long time now ever since it started producing popular games
in 1994. The first PlayStation sold over 10 million units for around 9
years of its existence before its successor PlayStation 2 was released.
There were also tons of games that were made available for the
PlayStation before that gamers were able to collect different titles,
however, only a few of those titles were still available today, besides,
with the new games being released right now, you’ll definitely see how
everything has improved.

Currently, PlayStation have the latest gaming console which is the
PlayStation 4, unlike the first PlayStation, it didn’t sell as much
number of units but still very popular choice for most gamers, other
reason could be because there are also other competitors that shares the
market with them such as Microsoft’s Xbox, Nintendo's Wii and also
other gaming platforms such as mobile phones, tablets and even personal
computers.

Despite the huge competition, PlayStation still find ways to make
their products wanted by most gaming enthusiasts, releasing different
game titles, gift cards, membership and other perks from PlayStation
Network. You would also know that they are popular or a lot of people
are still patronizing their product because the list of upcoming game
releases are still yet to be revealed while some people are dying to
have a PSN code which is used as your wallet currency on your PlayStation Network account.

One of the much awaited sale of the year in the
country is the Black Friday, it follows the day after the Thanksgiving
and regarded as the start of the Christmas shopping as well. Almost all
of the stores around the country would participate in this once in a
year event and would really prepare for the huge discounts that they can
get, but aside from these shops, online stores have also been
participating for the past few years as well.

Cyber Monday is the next Monday after Thanksgiving Day, it all
started last 2005 and is now an annual celebration where in a huge sale
awaits those who love to shop online. And for most people, this, as
well, is a much awaited event of the year too.

If you are an avid gamer and loves to purchase games online, then
Steam is the place that you can check during this sale season. Thousands
of games are at a discounted price while some popular games are also
included. Using your steam wallet balance, you will be able to take
advantage of this huge sale until December 1; however, you have to make
sure you have enough balance to complete your purchase.

You can also buy code cards on your steam account and use them to buy
those games that you really like. These steam codes are also safe to
use and working all the time.

While it may be so overwhelming that there are so many things that
you can buy on sale, make sure you set your limits as well to make sure
you don’t overspend what’s allowed within your budget. You wouldn’t want
to get problems later on when it comes to paying your debts especially
if you love spending using your credit cards all the time.

It is very important that you are well prepared
whenever you are attending a concert, whether alone or with friends.
Concerts are indeed fun and make you feel good most especially if you’ve
been dying to see a particular performer all your life that you are
willing to spend as much when it comes to the concert tickets. However,
your excitement and your ticket is not the only thing that matters when
it comes to being in a concert, to know more about the other important
concert tips, here are a few.

Tip no. 1 – Dress Appropriately and Comfortably.
When in concerts, you can’t just get away if the crowd gets wild and so
happy that they dance around and jump for joy, in this case, you might
actually be one of the people who would do it too. If your clothes are
too tight or too hot, you may end up feeling uncomfortable and this
might ruin your experience, so choose something that is comfy to wear.

Tip no. 2 – The Early Bird. If the concert starts at
8pm, you may want to make some effort to be there earlier that the
start time. The reason behind is that, there might be a long queue of
people if the show is about to start since most of the late comers would
be in a hurry. Being early also makes you choose what kind of food or
drink you wanted to have. Some artists also sell their exclusive
merchandises as well, so if you are early, you may get the best pick
before the good ones run out.

Tip no. 3 – Have Fun and don’t be shy. This is your
much awaited concert and you paid for it so you better have the best
time of your life by dancing and singing if you want to. Join the crowd
if they cheer and sing and don’t mind what other will think of you, they
are all busy watching, their eyes are not on you.

Tip no. 4 – Capture the Memory. Take a lot of
pictures of the event, of yourself or your friends and the performer,
especially if you got a good seat assignment that might be near the
stage. Remember to have your camera ready as you’ll never know if your
idol is about to approach you.

If you are attending with your friends, setting the time and place
where you could al meet is better, the same thing after the concert as
you may all get separated if everyone is just trying to get out first.
Bringing your own food and drink are also prohibited most of the time
unless the concert is in an open ground. So to avoid getting your foods
in the trash, just don’t bring any, surely you’ll find a lot as you
enter the venue.

These concert tips are for general information. Some concert
organizers may have different set of rules for their audience to
strictly follow. It is always best to check on this information before
hand to avoid any problems as you reach the venue.

It all came down to the seasoned pageant veteran and the first time contestant.

Teresa Scanlon, Mrs. Annapolis – Winner
She is a brain tumor survivor and a seasoned veteran to pageants; she
recently held the title of Mrs. DC International 2011 and previously
competed at the national level as Mrs. Connecticut America at the 1994
Mrs. America Pageant.

Heather Ziehl, Mrs. Northern Chesapeake – 1st Runner Up
This was Heather’s first pageant ever! She is a lifelong resident of
Maryland, Founder of True Housewives and Events and Promotions
Coordinator for the Bel Air Downtown Alliance. Heather loves to spend
time with her family and friends, is committed to fitness and nutrition
and enjoys connecting and helping others. She has been married to her
supportive husband Mike for nearly 2 years and has a 14 year old
step-daughter, Brianna.

“I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to have been a finalist in
the 2012 Mrs. Maryland America pageant; it was an amazing and very
challenging experience! I had the pleasure of connecting with a
wonderful group of people who all share a passion for personal and
professional development. I would like to thank my loving and supportive
husband Mike for always believing in me and encouraging me to pursue my
dreams. The unwavering support, encouragement and generosity from my
family, friends and sponsors embodies the spirit of OUR community; and,
in MY eyes, YOU are the TRUE victory here! Thank you all so much!” –
Heather Ziehl

Public Meeting Notification
The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, in preparation for the formulation of Baltimore County’s Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP), will host a public meeting on:
Monday, November 21, 2015 at 6:30PM
The Jefferson Building, Room 104
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public input relating to Baltimore County’s parks, recreation, and general land preservation efforts. This input will play an important role in the formulation of recreation, parks, and open space policies, goals, objectives, and priorities within the plan. The LPPRP will be brought before the Baltimore County Planning Board and County Council for formal adoption as a Baltimore County Master Plan addendum. Opportunities for further public input will be available through the plan adoption process.